Academic Program Specialist, Student Accessibility Services

University of Tampa•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Housed within the Academic Success Center, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at The University of Tampa has an opening for an Academic Program Specialist. This position will be responsible for duties related to Student Accessibility Services and will report to the Director of Student Accessibility Services.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in education, higher education, or related discipline is required.
In-depth knowledge of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act and FERPA.
At least two years of full-time professional experience working with individuals with disabilities – experience with students with disabilities in higher education preferred.
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with various areas within the Academic Success Center and other areas on campus.
Ability to work nights or weekends on an occasional basis.
Knowledge of MS Office and computer database skills.
Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
Commitment to equity and inclusion for all faculty, staff and students.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge of Accommodate by Symplicity, Work Day, and EAB Navigate preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with a range of students with documented disabilities to create accommodation plans regarding academic, housing, dietary, and other relevant accommodation areas.
Responsible for reviewing documentation, conducting welcome meetings, and general case management for a large caseload of students, including both new and continuing undergraduate and graduate student populations.
Assist with providing one-on-one academic support to students with disabilities within assigned student caseload.
Provide formal and informal training to a variety of University stakeholders regarding the accommodations process and how we ensure institutional compliance and equitable access relative to ADA and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act.
Assist the department and Testing Center with accommodated examinations, such as serving as a reader/scribe, and assisting with mid-term and final exam proctoring.
Work as part of a team to maintain updated Student Accessibility Services standard operating procedures.
Create, develop, and implement student workshops and educational programming associated with Student Accessibility Services and the Academic Succes Center.
Track and report on data from student caseload and affiliated services.
Provide additional support to the Director as necessary; serve as a contributing member to SAS and ASC staff, assisting with outreach and overall Center operations, as needed.
Assist the Director with educational initiatives across campus related to Student Accessibility Services and the ADA.
Help oversee daily operations of Student Accessibility Services when Director is absent.
May teach one section each fall and spring semester of ASK 100.
Other duties as assigned.
Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of all cultures and backgrounds.